Silk A-line Midi Skirt
A classic A-line midi skirt made from 100% silk fabric, knitted or crocheted, designed for women with a flattering silhouette that falls to mid-calf. It falls under HTS 6104.59.40.00 as a women's skirt containing 70% or more silk by weight, part of Chapter 61 for made-up knitted or crocheted articles. The high silk content and skirt design match the specific subheading for other textile materials dominated by silk.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If woven rather than knitted or crocheted
Woven silk skirts shift to Chapter 62, which covers non-knitted apparel, changing the tariff structure.
If sold as part of a matching ensemble set for retail
Ensembles with identical silk fabric are classified in 6114 as sets, not individual skirts.
If featuring pockets below waist or ribbed waistband
Notes exclude such garments from 6105/6106 blouse headings, but could reclassify if mistaken for blouse-like top.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates of analysis to avoid reclassification
• Label garments with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions per FTC and CBP requirements
• Check for drawstrings or ribbed waistbands, as these exclude from heading 6109 but confirm skirt classification
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